Post by LogAKAlly <3'n Keef on May 12, 2009 10:32:53 GMT -5
Abydos (Egyptian Abdju, 3bdw, Arabic: أبيدوس, Greek: Αβυδος), one of the most ancient cities of Upper Egypt, is about 11 km (6.8 mi) west of the Nile at latitude 26° 10' N. The Egyptian name of both the eighth Nome of Upper Egypt and its capital city was Abdju, technically, 3bdw as in the hieroglyphs shown to the right, the hill of the symbol or reliquary, in which the sacred head of Osiris was preserved. The Greeks named it Abydos, after their city on the Hellespont; the modern Arabic name is el-'Araba el Madfuna (Arabic: العربة المدفونة al-ʿarabah al-madfunah).
Considered one of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Egypt (near the town of al-Balyana), the sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples, including a Umm el-Qa'ab, a royal necropolis where early pharaohs were entombed.[1] These tombs began to be seen as extremely significant burials and in later times it became desirable to be buried in the area, leading to the growth of the town's importance as a cult site.
Do you believe these hieroglyphics are real or a hoax?
If they're real, what's your take?
